If you are unable to replace your old lights, make sure to turn them off when you leave the house or go to bed. 'While it’s tempting to leave them on for extra Christmas cheer, this simple step ...

Reader question: Where can I recycle my old Christmas lights? Answer: Outagamie and Winnebago counties both have programs for recycling holiday string lights. The first thing you should know ...

CW Companies’ "Holiday Lights for Hunger" campaign recycles unwanted lights, turning proceeds into donations for the Great Plains Food Bank.

Winnebago County’s program ends on January 31, but many other counties collect Christmas lights. Reach out to your county’s solid waste program for the best way to get rid of those old lights.

Greene County Environmental Services also sees a spike in residents dropping off lithium batteries, old string Christmas lights, and similar items. “We will take your holiday string lights year ...